Worksheet Title: Input and Output Devices

1. Define input devices and provide three examples. (3 marks)

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2. Define output devices and provide three examples. (3 marks)

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3. Explain the function of a barcode scanner. (2 marks)

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4. What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer? (2

marks)

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5. What is the function of a microphone? (2 marks)

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6. Explain how a touch screen works. (3 marks)

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Worksheet Title: Storage Devices

1. Define storage devices and provide three examples. (3 marks)

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2. What is the difference between an HDD and an SSD? (2 marks)

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3. Explain the purpose of a CD-ROM drive. (2 marks)

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 4. What is the purpose of cloud storage? (2 marks)

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5. Define the term backup and explain why it is important. (3 marks)

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6. What is the difference between internal and external storage devices? (3

marks)

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Worksheet Title: Components of a Computer System

1. List and describe the four basic components of a computer system. (4

marks)

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2. What is the purpose of the motherboard? (2 marks)

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3. What is the role of the power supply unit (PSU)? (2 marks)

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4. What is the difference between RAM and ROM? (2 marks)

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5. What is the purpose of a graphics card? (2 marks)

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6. What is the function of a hard disk drive (HDD)? (3 marks)

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